ISEE Middle Level Verbal : Sentence Completions

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Middle Level Verbal

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Example Questions

Example Question #771 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

I don't earn much money, but I do love my __________.

Possible Answers:

excursion

entourage

vocation

fodder

strait

Correct answer:

vocation

Explanation:

This sentence talks about earning money so you know the noun you are looking for probably means job. The correct answer is therefore "vocation," which means job, occupation. Additionally, an "entourage" is a group of people moving about together; an "excursion" is a short, relaxed trip; a "strait" is a narrow passage of water between two bodies of land; "fodder" is raw, useless material

Example Question #772 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

They called her a __________ for refusing to accompany them to the opera.

Possible Answers:

rift

ditty

philistine

felon

jaunt

Correct answer:

philistine

Explanation:

Which of these is an insult that people might use to describe someone they view as uncultured? The correct answer is a "philistine," which means someone who is unappreciative or ignorant of the arts. Additionally, a "ditty" is a short song; a "felon" is a criminal; a "rift" is a disagreement, a fracture, a break; a "jaunt" is a brief, relaxed journey, an excursion.

Example Question #773 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ appeared before the children and gave them all a fright.

Possible Answers:

treatise

truce

specter

banter

summit

Correct answer:

specter

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know that the correct answer is a noun that might cause children to be scared. The correct answer is therefore "specter," which means ghost. Additionally, "banter" is playful teasing; the "summit" is the top of something; a "treatise" is a formal written declaration of an idea; a "truce" is a peace, a temporary break in fighting

Example Question #774 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

He did not want to part with the priceless __________.

Possible Answers:

atrocity

guardian

truce

hospice

commodity

Correct answer:

commodity

Explanation:

Based on the context you know that the correct answer must be a noun that means something of value. The correct answer is a "commodity." Additionally, a "guardian" is a protector; a "hospice" is a home where elderly or sick people go to be cared for; an "atrocity" is a terrible act committed; a "truce" is a peace, a temporary pause in conflict.

Example Question #775 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

He collected the __________ that was leftover after the water had been removed.

Possible Answers:

pauper

residue

temerity

solemnity

deadlock

Correct answer:

residue

Explanation:

Something that is left over after something else has been removed is known as the "residue." Additionally, "deadlock" means a stalemate, a situation in which neither side can make progress; a "pauper" is a poor person, a beggar; "temerity" is nerve, audacity, cheek; "solemnity" is the quality of being serious and refined.

Example Question #776 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

She gave some __________ of being calm, but actually felt terrified.

Possible Answers:

banter

aberration

contemplation

philistine

semblance

Correct answer:

semblance

Explanation:

If the subject was actually very scared then she would have to give the appearance of, act like she was calm. The correct answer is therefore "semblance," which means having the outward appearance of something that is contrary to how one actually feels or usually looks, resembling, likeness. Additionally, "contemplation" is deep thought about something; an "aberration" is something outside of the norm, something bizarre; "banter" is playful teasing and joking; a "philistine" is a person unfamiliar with or hostile towards culture

Example Question #777 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The boxer's __________ failed to deceive his opponent.

Possible Answers:

feint

solitude

jaunt

objection

flux

Correct answer:

feint

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence, which describes a deceptive move made by a boxer, you know that the correct answer is a noun that describes a deceptive attack designed to distract. The correct answer is therefore "feint." Additionally, a "jaunt" is a relaxed, casual trip; "flux" is a state of constant change; an "objection" is an argument, a problem with a plan; "solitude" is the state of being alone

Example Question #778 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The family went on a(n) __________ to the countryside.

Possible Answers:

ferment

debacle

conundrum

edifice

excursion

Correct answer:

excursion

Explanation:

The context of this sentence seems to be describing a leisurely trip taken by a family. So, the correct answer is an "excursion." Additionally, a "debacle" is an embarrassing poorly managed situation; an "edifice" is a building or one side of a building; "ferment" is a state of passionate enthusiasm and excitement; a "conundrum" is a problem, a situation.

Example Question #779 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

She offered a(n) __________ in support of his testimony.

Possible Answers:

verge

perjury

candor

affirmation

ferocity

Correct answer:

affirmation

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you know that you are looking for a noun that means a statement providing support for or declaring something to be true. The correct answer is an "affirmation." To "affirm" means to announce is true, to provide support for. Additionally, the "verge" is the edge; "perjury" is the act of lying under oath; "candor" is honesty, frankness; "ferocity" is fierceness.

Example Question #780 : Sentence Completions

Choose the word or set of words that best completes the following sentence.

The __________ spread quickly through the small village and claimed many lives.

Possible Answers:

mettle

conundrum

rancor

pestilence

impasse

Correct answer:

pestilence

Explanation:

Based on the context of this sentence you are looking for a noun that relates to something that spreads and kills people, like a disease. The correct answer is therefore "pestilence." Additionally, a "conundrum" is a problem; an "impasse" is a deadlock, some obstacle that cannot be overcome; "mettle" is courage; "rancor" is bitter resentfulness, spite.

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